SIKA IS UNLOCKING SMART AND DURABLE SOLUTIONS FOR DATA CENTER CONSTRUCTION
Cloud computing, data-intensive sectors, and the rise of AI keep driving up the demand for data centers that can handle the surge. Sika has become a trusted partner of the technology leaders building the future.
Data centers house the critical equipment and networks that process, connect, and store the data powering the digital world. But the growth of these specialized facilities lags behind the projected need. With over 1,000 data centers built using Sika solutions and a strong pipeline of new projects, Sika has become the trusted partner of technology leaders shaping digital infrastructure worldwide.
Global investments in data centers are projected to exceed CHF 400 billion by 20281, driven by the surging demand for cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and the Internet of Things (IoT). With the launch of the Stargate project alone, CHF 410 billion will be invested additionally in the United States over the next four years to develop data centers and infrastructure for training and operating advanced AI systems.
Peace of Mind for Data
Center Owners
Global investment in data centers is growing significantly. Rapid construction progress must be reconciled with high demands on the quality of the building envelope.
Global investments in data centers are projected to exceed CHF 810 billion by 2028.
Americas
North America:
1,125 data centers up to 2030
Latin America:
50 data centers up to 2030
EMEA and Asia / Pacific
EMEA:
254 data centers up to 2030
Asia/Pacific:
531 data centers up to 2030
By 2030, the demand for capacity (in GW) will quadruple compared to 20242. The rapid increase in data center investments demands accelerated construction processes that must be reconciled with high requirements on quality, durability, and sustainability. Hyperscale developments continue to dominate, driving large-scale capacity worldwide. In addition, localized infrastructure models such as edge data centers are emerging. Regardless of the size or location of the data centers, owners depend on local technical support and a steady product supply. Sika with its global footprint, is ideally positioned to benefit from this new trend.
“Sika’s end-to-end solutions from foundation to rooftop provide peace of mind to data center owners. No matter where in the world the construction takes place, customers are looking for assurance that the facility will be protected by high-quality, reliable solutions.
The need for high-speed construction, advanced product performance and sustainability have made us the preferred partner for this fast-growing sector. We have been working with the industry's major players for more than 15 years. Our global presence and experience combined with our local technical support and supply provide important added value for customers worldwide.”
Thomas Hasler
Chief Executive Officer
Protecting Values
Building and equipping an average data center costs CHF 300–400 million. Of this, >50% is spent on IT equipment3. A high quality building envelope is a prerequisite for protecting this investment.
Accelerating Construction
By 2030, demand for capacity (in GW) will quadruple compared to 20244, and owners will need to optimize and accelerate the construction of new data centers while keeping costs low over the entire life cycle.
Surging Power Demands
Global data center power demand is expected to grow by 115% from 2024 to 20305. This rise is driving the need to reduce the carbon footprint over all stages of the building life cycle.
Innovative solutions from foundation to rooftop
Today’s market leaders are expected to build data centers not only faster, but also more sustainably. Net zero pledges, regulatory pressure, and heightened stakeholder scrutiny are pushing the change. Developers put energy efficiency initiatives first given the potential scale of their impact. Sika’s sustainable solutions can contribute to savings of 13,000 tons of CO2-eq throughout the lifetime of a 25,000 m2 data center. Through Sika’s fiber reinforcement technology, the need for steel reinforcement is also eliminated in slabs-on-ground, improving both sustainability and construction efficiency.
In addition, Sika offers highly reliable waterproofing systems that create flexible, fully bonded barriers to protect against moisture intrusion. To help reduce the heat generated in data centers, Sika provides advanced roofing solutions that reflect solar radiation and lower interior temperatures. These systems can reduce air conditioning demand, leading to substantial savings in cooling costs. Inside the facility, Sika’s flooring solutions are designed for quick and easy installation, providing durability and ease of maintenance.
Low Maintenance
Roofing: Sika Sarnafil® AT membranes are designed for longevity. They contain recycled material and can have self-healing properties. A cooling cost reduction of 20% can be achieved through solar refection.
Reliable
Waterproofing: The SikaProof® A+ system is not only easy to use but also provides reliable protection for sensitive IT equipment against moisture ingress and offers an uncompromisingly long lifespan.
Sustainable
Concrete Systems: The use of SikaFiber® reduces 20% CO2 per 150 m3 slab-on-ground6 by eliminating steel mesh. Other benefits include improved durability and toughness while saving time and costs.
Fast
Flooring: Sikafloor® Dry Shake Terrazzo is ready to use 2–3x faster than other decorative concrete floors on the market and offers a unique combination of application speed, durability, appearance, and cleanroom certification.